Johannes Gutenberg's invention of the printing press in the mid-15th century altered the world. This groundbreaking mechanism enabled the mass production of literature, breaking the previous monopoly of knowledge held by the religious institutions. Before Gutenberg's invention, books were painstakingly written by hand, making them expensive and acc
A Dark Chapter in History: The Zong Massacre
In the depths of 1790, a horrific act took place aboard the slave ship Zong. Driven by a lust for profit, the ship's captain, {Lord Graeme|Captain Luke|John|William], instructed that over 130 African captives be dumped into the sea. The massacre was not a random event, but a deliberate decision driven by a calculation to secure insurance payout for
Gutenberg's Legacy: The Printing Press and the Birth of Mass Communication
Johannes Gutenberg’s invention altered the course of history with his ingenious printing press. Prior to this groundbreaking development, knowledge was scattered to a select few who could afford to purchase handwritten manuscripts. However, Gutenberg’s innovation allowed for the large-scale copying of texts, making information more accessible t